What Medi does

Medi (medi GmbH & Co. KG) is a privately held German medical device manufacturer founded in 1951 and headquartered in Bayreuth, with approximately 3,000 employees worldwide and a 75-year operating history. The company produces medical compression stockings (under the mediven sub-brand), adaptive compression systems (circaid), orthopaedic bandages and orthoses, and CAD-milled custom foot orthotics, and has expanded into reimbursable digital health applications (DiGA companion shoulder and companion patella) certified as Class I MDR medical devices and integrated with FHIR/KBV MiO profiles.

Its technology stack rests on proprietary compression and fitting innovations (circaid hook-and-loop adjustable systems, medi vision digital measurement, 3D-Pelotte pad technology, medi CAD-milled insoles) plus adaptive digital therapeutic content delivered through BfArM-approved DiGA applications. Products are organised under three operating divisions: Medical (compression therapy and orthopaedics), CEP Sports (athletic compression), and ITEM m6 (fashion-oriented compression wear).

Medi sells primarily through the German Sanitätshaus (medical specialist retail) channel, where professional fitting services are provided on prescription-based products reimbursed via GKV/PKV. The company supplements this channel with a B2B e-shop for specialist dealers, a dealer finder portal, dedicated physician and specialist portals with medical-scientific content and CME training, and partnerships with German Ski National Teams, OSP Bayern, and DVSE. Strategic partnerships also include digital co-development with the D-A-CH Association for Shoulder and Elbow Surgery for the companion shoulder DiGA.

Name

Medi

Legal name

medi GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://medi.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Compression Therapy and Orthopaedic Devices

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (33911)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Compression Therapy for Venous/Lymphedema (Bandages, Wraps, Garments) (HLAHALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compression Therapy & Lymphedema DME (Garments, Pneumatic Pumps) (HLAHAMAH), Connected Medical Devices & Wearables (Sensors, Patches, Implantables) (HLACAPAB), Prescription-Based Digital Clinics (Condition-Specific Rx Programs) (HLALAAAD)

Keywords

• Medical compression therapy
• Orthopaedic supports orthoses
• Compression stockings
• Custom orthotic insoles
• Medical bandages braces

Headquarters

HQ city

Bayreuth

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Medical Compression Products: Prescription-based medical compression stockings and garments for venous therapy and oedema treatment, typically reimbursed by German health insurance
2. Bandages and Orthoses: Supports, braces, and orthopaedic devices for joint stabilization, pain relief, and post-operative rehabilitation
3. Orthopaedic Insoles: Custom and semi-custom foot orthotics including igli carbon insoles, bow 3D dynamic insoles, and medi CAD milled insoles
4. DiGA Digital Health Applications: Prescription-based digital health applications (companion shoulder, companion patella) that are reimbursable through German health insurance under DiGA regulations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Medi manufactures and distributes prescription-based medical aids, including medical compression stockings (mediven), adaptive compression systems (circaid), bandages/supports, orthoses, and custom orthopaedic insoles, along with BfArM-approved digital health applications (DiGA companion shoulder and companion patella) and the medi vision digital measurement system. Products are primarily sold through medical specialist retailers (Sanitätshäuser) where professional fitting occurs, with reimbursement handled by German statutory and private health insurers.

Product overview

medi is a globally operating manufacturer of medical devices offering a comprehensive portfolio across three divisions: Medical (compression therapy, orthopedics), CEP Sports (athletic compression), and ITEM m6 Fashion. The product range centers on medical compression therapy (mediven compression stockings, circaid adaptive compression systems, medi Rehab one), orthopedic supports and orthoses (shoulder, knee, back, elbow, ankle orthoses and supports), and custom foot orthotics (igli Carbon, CAD-milled, bow 3D insoles). Digital health solutions include the DiGA companion shoulder (BfArM-approved digital health application), companion patella, and medi vision digital measuring system. Products are distributed through medical specialty retailers (Sanitätshäuser) with individual fitting services. The company employs approximately 3,000 people worldwide with headquarters in Bayreuth, Germany, and has been operating for over 75 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• medi: Primary brand for medical compression, orthopaedic supports, bandages, and orthoses
• mediven
• circaid
• CEP Sports
• ITEM m6

Products and services

• mediven Compression Stockings Medical compression stockings for the treatment of venous disorders (chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins, thrombosis) and oedema therapy (lymphoedema, lipoedema). Prescribed by physicians and dispensed through Sanitätshäuser with professional fitting, reimbursed through German health insurance.
• circaid Adaptive Compression Adjustable compression systems for clinical and home use, allowing patients to self-manage compression therapy for lymphoedema and lipoedema through velcro-based adjustable devices that can be re-fitted without removing the garment.
• medi Rehab one Medical compression stocking for the treatment of post-traumatic and post-operative oedema, providing therapeutic compression for rehabilitation.
• Bandagen (Supports) Medical supports for various body parts (hand/wrist, knee, foot/ankle, elbow, clavicle) designed for high wearing comfort during sports, work, and daily life. Includes wrist, knee, ankle, elbow and clavicle supports for stabilisation and pain relief.
• Orthoses (medi Orthoses range) Medical orthoses for immobilisation and stabilisation of joints (shoulder, elbow, hand/wrist, knee, ankle, lower-leg/foot, cervical spine and back), used for injury recovery, post-operative care and chronic conditions.
• medi Epibrace Epicondylitis brace for treatment of tennis elbow and golfer's elbow, with an integrated pad providing targeted pressure on tendon insertions to reduce movement-related pain.
• Spinomed Back Orthosis Back orthosis for osteoporosis treatment, designed to straighten the spine and reduce pain associated with vertebral fractures.
• M.4s PCL dynamic Orthese Dynamic knee orthosis specifically designed for posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries and rehabilitation, providing dynamic stabilisation during recovery.
• Lumbamed Komfortlinie Comfort line back orthoses combining comfort technology with effective spinal support, designed for all-day wearing.
• Genumedi Komfortlinie Comfort line knee supports and orthoses offering enhanced comfort features for knee stabilisation.
• E+motion Sportbandagen Sports supports for athletes, designed for performance enhancement and injury prevention during athletic activities.
• medi Kidz Paediatric orthopaedic products designed specifically for children's orthopaedic needs.
• Orthopädische Einlagen (Foot Orthotics) — igli Carbon-Einlagen, bow 3D and medi CAD Custom orthopaedic foot insoles including igli Carbon insoles (lightweight, also for children's feet), bow 3D Knick-Senkfuß-Einlage (3D dynamic flat-foot insole), medi CAD milled insoles (CAD-based custom insoles), and comfort insoles including variants for safety work shoes.
• bow 3D Knick-Senkfuß-Einlage 3D flat-foot insole designed for pes planovalgus treatment, featuring an innovative motion design.
• medi vision (Digital Measurement System) Digital measurement system for medical compression stockings, enabling accurate digital measurement for customised medical compression garment fitting in specialist retailers.
• DiGA companion shoulder CE-certified Class I MDR digital health application (DiGA) providing an adaptive video training programme for patients with shoulder complaints and shoulder lesions. Prescribable by physicians, reimbursable through German health insurance, with FHIR-compliant data export via DiGA MiO Toolkit.
• DiGA companion patella Digital health application for anterior knee pain (patellar conditions), providing therapy exercises and guidance for rehabilitation.
• Digitale Footcare Tools Digital systems for modern foot orthotic care, including pressure mapping technology for individualised insole solutions.
• CEP Sports Compression Sports compression products under the CEP Sports sub-brand for injury prevention, performance enhancement and rehabilitation.
• ITEM m6 Fashion Compression Fashion-oriented compression and orthopaedic wear under the ITEM m6 sub-brand.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products contribute to maximum therapy success for many diseases and conditions

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Deutsche Ski-Nationalmannschaften (German Ski National Teams)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedi is the 'Medical Cooperation Partner' of the German Ski National Teams, providing medical support and products for athletes' healthcare and rehabilitation needs.
• Olympiastützpunkt (OSP) BayerncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedi serves as the 'Official Medical Partner' of the Olympic Training Center Bavaria, supporting elite athletes with medical aids and therapy products.
• DVSE (D-A-CH Vereinigung für Schulter- und Ellenbogenchirurgie e.V.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe D-A-CH Association for Shoulder and Elbow Surgery supports the development of the DiGA companion shoulder application, ensuring medical-scientific expertise and clinical relevance of the digital health product.
• Medical specialist retailers (Sanitätshäuser)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtensive network of medical specialist retailers dispensing Medi products with professional fitting services. Supported by dealer finder tools, B2B e-shop, and marketing materials.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sigvaris Group: Swiss-headquartered global leader in medical compression stockings and garments for venous and lymphatic therapy. Direct competitor to medit's mediven and circaid brands across compression therapy indications.
• Bauerfeind AG: German manufacturer of orthopaedic supports, braces, compression stockings, and insoles. Closely comparable mid-sized family-owned German medtech peer with overlapping product categories in bandages, orthoses, and compression therapy.
• Julius Zorn GmbH (Juzo): German family-owned manufacturer of medical compression stockings, orthoses, and scar therapy garments. Directly competes with medi in prescription compression and lymphatic therapy through the same Sanitätshaus channel.
• Thuasne: French manufacturer of orthopaedic braces, compression therapy products, and medical devices for musculoskeletal and venous conditions. Comparable portfolio across compression, orthoses, and bandages distributed through medical specialist retail.
• Ofa Bamberg GmbH: German manufacturer of compression stockings, orthopaedic supports, and medical hosiery. Direct mid-sized competitor in the same DACH Sanitätshaus channel with overlapping compression and orthotic product lines.
• Lohmann & Rauscher: German-Austrian medical devices manufacturer offering bandages, compression therapy systems, orthoses, and hygiene products. Comparable mid-sized peer with similar product mix and distribution through medical specialist retailers.

Broad incumbents

• BSN medical (Essity): Global medical solutions business within Essity covering compression therapy, wound care, and orthopaedics. Larger, broad-line incumbent with overlapping compression (Jobst) and orthotic products competing with medi globally.
• Enovis (DJO Global): Global medical technology company with orthopaedic braces, supports, and recovery products. Broader portfolio than medi but directly overlaps in braces, supports, and rehabilitation products distributed to clinicians and patients.
• Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA: German global leader in prosthetics, orthotics, and exoskeletons. Larger, more specialised incumbent in orthopaedic technology with adjacent orthotic products serving similar patient populations and reimbursement pathways.

Others

• mediq Healthcare Group: European supplier and distributor of medical devices, including compression therapy and orthopaedic products to healthcare providers. Adjacent channel/distribution peer that interacts with the same Sanitätshaus and hospital ecosystem as medi.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/medi.fans

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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